Cool Baby Names That Start With F

  1. Fleming
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "man from Flanders"
    • Description:

      If it's not too phlegmatic for you, this surname and name of a Scottish clan could honor a number of people, especially Alexander Fleming, the father of antibiotics, and Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond.
  2. Fabienne
    • Origin:

      French variation of Fabia
    • Meaning:

      "bean grower"
    • Description:

      Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.
  3. Franca
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "free"
    • Description:

      One of the most attractive and unusual spins on the "Fran" franchise.
  4. Fyfe
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "place name"
    • Description:

      Variant spelling of Fife, borne by English musician Fyfe Dangerfield and Scottish journalist and reporter Fyfe Robertson.
  5. Forester
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the woods"
    • Description:

      Woodsy names are fashionable for boys, as are surnames and occupational names, so Forester scores on all three. It can also be spelled Forrester.
  6. Fantine
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "infant"
    • Description:

      Fantine is a rarely heard French name except as a character in the Victor Hugo novel Les Misérables.
  7. Feodora
    • Origin:

      Ukrainian; Russian, from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name-giver, especially with the dynamic nickname Feo.
  8. Frisco
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Francisco
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Frisco is a frisky, roguish semi-place-name (San Francisco natives never call it that) that could make a lively, unusual o-ending choice.
  9. Fairfax
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "blond"
    • Description:

      If this name makes you think of Victorian novels, it's because Fairfax was part of Mr Rochester's name in Jane Eyre, and the surname of a minor character in Jane Austen's Emma. It has a distinctly aristocratic feel, despite its straightforward meaning. Fairfax is also a city in Virginia.
  10. Fanchon
    • Origin:

      French variation of Frances
    • Meaning:

      "from France; free man"
    • Description:

      Fanchon is a sweet and affectionate Gallic choice.
  11. Fania
    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Irish Fainne
    • Meaning:

      "ring"
    • Description:

      Fania would make an interesting choice for a child of Irish Russian heritage, being a Celtic name with a Russian Tania-like feel.
  12. Floy
    • Fenmore
      • Origin:

        English surname
      • Description:

        Fenmore Baldwin is a character on The Young and the Restless, his first name being his mother's maiden name. In the real world, it was given to virtually no babies last year.
    • Fidelity
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        Fidelity is an admirable virtue, yes, but as a name it tends to sound like a financial institution. Faith, Honor, or Patience would be easier to live with than Fidelity.
    • Flann
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "ruddy, red-haired"
      • Description:

        Friendly, cheerful Irish name that originated as a nickname for a redhead. Potential problem: reminiscent of the Spanish custard.
    • Fiorenza
      • Fairbanks
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "bank along the pathway"
        • Description:

          Alaska's second most populous city makes a baby name with a preppy, even aristocratic, flavor.
      • Feliz
        • Farrier
          • Fortny